Aviators Missing Since Wednesday In Mexican Border Search
Lieut Col H G Bishop and Lieut W A Robertson Jr, aviators missing since Wednesday, are sought by Mexican cavalrymen in the arid volcano lake region near the border. Army and ranchers coordinate efforts, with Cal Port hopes of a noon sighting as planes and scouts scour Lower California for traces of the two officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Bishop
W. A. Robertson, Jr
Volcano Lake
T He
Mnerial Valley
International Porder
California
Col Glassford
Mextcall
Lower California
Army
Anders
War Department
Affcera
Calexico
Hateban Manta
Lower Cal- Mrornmiy
Tagut
Harry G Bishop
W A Robertson
Maging Atiatirs
Ofeane
Sam
Vanna
Cal Janti
Imperial Valley
Earecy
Lieuten Robertson
San Diego
Aviatera
Xicala
Cantu
Lower
Valifornia
Todas
Mexicala
Col Cantu
Patriotic Societies Meet to Coordinate Preparedness Plans
Representatives from numerous patriotic and pro military groups across the United States gather in Memorial Continental Hall for a general conference. The meeting, starting Monday morning at nine, aims to coordinate national prepared ness plans. Delegates include leaders from American Defense Society and American Red Cross among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Velock
Mamorial Continental Hall
Nationa
Neas
American Defense Society
American National Red Cross
American Society
Army League of the United States
National Association For Universal Military Training
Daughters of the American Revolution
Descendants of the Stoners of the Declaration of Independence
Military
Tovat Legion of the United States
Navy League of the
Washington
Society of American Wars
Sons of the
Sons of Veterans
J. S
United Daughters of the Confeda
United Spanish War Veterans
United States Daughters of 1812
Sons of the Revolution
Corral
No Feud With Wilson In 1916 Campaign Claims
The article recounts Senator Lodge accusing President Wilson of softening notes on German submarine warfare after the Lusitania sinking. Wilson denied the charge and insisted no personal feud influenced his actions. Lodge disputed the idea that Wilson skipped a centennial event due to a personal dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Wilson
Gernhiany
United States
Quinine Product Claims Safe Use Despite Head Effects
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as safe for anyone without causing head pressure. It notes only one Bromo Quinine exists and features a signature from E W. GROVE on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W. Grove
Suffragists Plan March On White House Before Inauguration
The White House gates host twelve shivering sentinels saluting President Wilson after a golf outing as suffragists gear up for March 4 demonstrations. About 106000 letters will invite national supporters to converge on Washington, with banners in purple white and gold to encircle the mansion. Police prepare to avert a repeat of four years ago when protests turned riotous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wilson
Anthony
Favor School Pension Excise Probe Still On
A Washington hearing before the Senate District subcommittee weighed a proposed public school retirement plan. Efficiency Chief Herbert D. Brown outlined a 4 percent monthly teacher deduction funded 60 40 by teachers and government. Supt. Thurston cited 1800 District teachers with average salaries around 9090 and urged action for a nationwide pension trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate District Committee
Herbert D. Brown
Efficiency Bureau
Mr. Brown
Thurston
Charles WW. Claggett
The
Chamber of Commerce
Folklore Tale From Philippines Told In Washington
Dr. Borden Robinson of the Carnegie Institute shared Philippine folklore at the Story Tellers' League of Washington meeting in Raleigh. He recounted legends where Adam and Eve emerge from reeds in a swampy island, aided by a bluebird, with Agnes Nelson Lamb presiding the Washington branch meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Borden Robinson
Carnegie
Tion
Story Tellers’ League of Washington
Raleigh
Dr. Robinson
Islands
Washington
Story Tellers’ League
Agnes Nelson Lamb
Dates for Cadet Contests At Franklin School
Assistant Superintendent Stephen E. Kramer announced dates for the Washington High School Cadets annual troop leadership contests. First and Second regiment company teams compete February 5 to February 16 with eliminations through February 28 and March 16 finals. Matches all at Franklin School, start at 1:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Stephen E. Kramer
Central
Tech
Business
Franklin School
Hawaii beauties sparkle in Newman's travelogue show
E M Newman presented a Hawaii travelogue at the Masonic auditorium with motion pictures and slides of South Sea scenes and Kilauea. He endured 24 hours near the crater rim for the thrill of filming the lava lake. Queen Liliuokalani’s last picture was shown on her 78th birthday as Clarence J Blanchard substituted for the canceled lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Newman
Masonic Auditorium
Hawaii
Sunaeta
South Sea
Kilauea
Newman
Liliuokalani
Washington
Clarence J. Blanchard
United States Reclamation Service
Mr. Blanchard
Southwest
Lake Chelan
Washington State
Dantin died after banquet in Mexico city incident
Dantin died after a banquet in San Luis Potosi en route with Eliseo Arredondo the late Mexican ambassador to the United States. He was 1 year old at the time and died of cerebral congestion an hour after the meal. The State Department was informed by Consul Williams. The widow in New York requests exhumation for poison traces. no further action planned by the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis d'Aatin
San Luis Potos
Eliseo Arredondo
Mexico
United States
State Department
Willams
d'Antin
New York
Boison
Launch East ern Star Body Unity Chapter 22 Formed
The Unity Chapter No. 22 of the Order of the Eastern Star was consecrated and constituted at the grand chapter session after its charter grant on Thursday night. Worthy Grand Matron Ide V. Faber and Grand Patron Ben W. Murch led the consecration with Mrs Emma C. Crobork, visiting grand matron from Hartford Michigan, installing the officers. Special music directed by Charlies S. Hyer featured a choir and a solo by Maude B.F. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Third
E Streets
Ide V. Faber
Ben W. Murch
Emma C. Crobork
Warning by Garrison on foreign relations and party lines
New York January 12 Former Secretary of War Tindhey M Garrison warns the nation that current U S foreign relations must rise above party politics or risk national ruin He supports a world alliance for peace via a world court but cautions against betraying self respect or adopting radical policies He argues for defending national interests while avoiding entangling alliances that could spark war
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Tindhey M. Garrison
New York State Bar Association
Skating Delayed on Tidal Basin as Ice Forming Slowly
Four inches of solid ice not yet formed shut down skating on the Tidal basin yesterday. With temperatures at 14 degrees, officials warned several days of delay. Rock Creek Park offers good skating with about 7 inches of ice. About 400 people have used the creek daily this past week, while Chevy Chase Lake will have no skating due to the Capital Traction Company using the lake as a hot water reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
W. W. Harta
Rock Creek Park
Chevy Chase Lake
Capital Traction Company
Maine Memorial Service Chooses Maine Memorial Committee
J Walter Mitchell was elected chair man of the joint committee of the proposed Maine memorial by the Army and Navy Union at a meeting at 1320 New York avenue to plan services for the Maine sinking on February 15 1393. The service marks the nineteenth anniversary with plans for a large event inviting military patriotic civil groups and prominent speakers. Officers elected include Treasurer C F Rougeon General Secretary William Langdale and Sergeant at Arms John H Paynter. Arrangements committee members are W L Hull BE R Humphries W A Hickey John Masters and John Paynter with a meeting set for January 23 to finish plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Mitchell
Maine Memorial
Army and Navy Union
New York Avenue
Maine
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens’ Associations
Ofiers
C. F. Rougeon
William Langdale
John H. Paynter
W. L. Hull
BE. Co
BE. Co. R. Humphries, W. A. Hickey
John Masters
John Paynter
District Troops Surprised by Early Paymaster Visit
San Antonio Jan 12 Third Infantry men returning from a practice march were surprised as a paymaster arrived ahead of schedule to pay off the companies. The Third battalion led the payments, followed by the Second and First. Regular semimonthly physical inspection began, with Maj. Charles R. Luca noting excellent health and readiness. Capt. Edwin W Fullam moved his adjutant office to more spacious quarters to handle the regimental payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By & Star
San Antonio
Tex
Third Infantry
Charles R. Luca
Edwin W Fullam
Open-Air Schools Appeal for $1000 to Start Tuberculosis Program
President John Van Schalck Jr. of the board of education pleads for an immediate $1000 to open two open-air schools for tuberculous children, one for white and one for colored, with blankets transportation and lunch funds needed. Fifty-nine children await word, kept from regular school for health reasons. donations to Harry O. Hine at Franklin School urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John van Schalck Jr
van Schalck
Congress
Harry O. Hine
Franklin School
Wilson appoints Phillips as Assistant Secretary of State
President Wilson promoted William Phillips of Massachusetts to Assistant Secretary of State, succeeding John B. Osborne. Phillips, currently Third Assistant Secretary, will be replaced by Breckinridge Long, a leading Missouri Wilson ally who helped in the reelection campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phillips
Massasachusetts
Wilson
John B. Osborne
Phillips
Breckinidge Long
St. Louis
Philips
Long
Missouri
MacVeagh
Lse
Hayes
Louisiana
Boys Uplift Club hears talk by Bert Wormsley at 719 Sixth St NE
The third meeting of the Boys Uplift Club was held last night at the club hall. Principal Bert Wormsley spoke to the boys. Supt. George Lawrence and Miss Clara Nelson followed with storytelling. A musical program by Miss Nelson and Mrs. George Lawrence concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wormsley
Boys
Sixth Street
George Lawrence
Clara Nelson
Nelson
Eggs Jump To 80 Cents A Dozen In District
Prices for eggs quoted by several DC retailers yesterday show 66 to 75 cents for strictly fresh country assortments. Dealers cite cold spell as a factor in the jump and expect prices to stabilize soon. Also noted is a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sleeping car schedule to Fairmont with a 9 06 p m departure from Washington arriving at 5 15 a m. Passengers may sleep in the car until 6 46 a m then reach Morgantown by 7 59 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eges
District of Columbia
Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Morgantown
Washington
Aleeaper
Addy
National League Urges Sweeping Civil Service Reform
The National League of Government Employees in session at the Manhattan Hotel champions federal reform measures including a Saturday half holiday, one weekly rest day, regular civil service investigations, a $3 daily minimum for workers, higher salaries up to 25 percent, a federal court of appeals for civil servants, health insurance, and an eight hour day. President George J. Kane notes at least 16,000 government workers lack Sunday holidays, excluding the military. The convention closes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League of Government
Manhattan Hotel
League
Civil Service
Nolan
Buchanan
Federal Court of Appeals
American Federation of Labor
George J. Kane
Honors for MacVeagh friends lavish tribute in telegrams
Wayne MacVeagh former Attorney General and diplomat died here Friday. Burial to be at Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania this afternoon at 2 o'clock after quiet services at 1719 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. Messages of sympathy arrived from noted men across the country as family and friends call to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne MacVeagh
Italy
Bryn Mawr
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Roland Cotton Smith
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr, Pa
Church of the Redeemer
MacVeagh
America
Chester County
J. Donald Cameron
Republican Party
United States
Garfield
Pennsylvania
Philippine delegates elected resident commissioners
Jaime C. de Veyra and Teodoro BB Yangko win election to represent the Philippines in Washington. They succeed Quezon and Earnshaw as terms end March 4. Cablegram from Manila to the War Department also lists cabinet appointments including Rafael Palma and Victoriano Mapa and Justo Lukban elected Manila mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaime C. de Veyra
Teodoro BB. Yangko
Philippines
Manuel L. Quezon
Manual Earnshaw
War Department
Manila
Philippine Congress
Rafael Palma
Interior
Dionisia Jakosalem
Commerce and Communications
Victoriano Mapa
Juance
Alberto Barretto
Galliano Apacible
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Justo Lukban
Gonzales to Lead Forces After Villa Defeat
Gen Gonzales to command the government troops operating against Villa in Chihuahua as Gen Murguia is absent. Villa losses reported heavy at Pilar de Concho with many prisoners. Separately, Maj. Gen. Funston authorized to pay 50 for Corporal Stewart body delivery after its discovery on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Pancho—Funston
Chihuahua City
Mexico
el Paso
Pablo Gonazales
Francisco Villa
Pilar de Concho
Santa Rosalia
Parral
Mexico City
Villa
Francisco Murguia
Murguia
San Antonio
Tex
War Department
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
John H. Stewart
Ninth United States Infantry
Rio Grande River
Laredo
Stewart
Held for Baff murder after confession from Italy return
District Attorney Swann says Antonio Cardinale confessed to hiring gunmen to kill rival poultry dealer Barnet Baff nearly two years ago. Cardinale and Ipphite Greco allegedly received 4500 dollars to arrange the homicide. Six poultrymen, including Abraham Graff and William Simon, are indicted for first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barnet Baff
Swann
Antonio Cardinale
Italy
Cardinale
Ipphite Greco
Baff
O'Malley
Abraham Graff
William Simon
Simon & Co
David Jacobs
Joseph Cohen
Jacob Cohen
Jacobs
Moe Rosenstein
Moe
Washington Market
Rosenstein
Army officers ordered to form aero squadrons overseas
Army aviation officers were ordered yesterday to the Canal Zone and Hawaii to organize aero squadrons. Capt. Henry H. Arnold, at the Aviation School in San Diego, and Capt. John F. Curry, with the signal corps, were directed to proceed immediately to the Canal Zone and Fort Kamehameha Hawaii to form and command the squadrons there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Henry H. Arnold
Aviation School
San Diego
Cal
John F. Curry
Signal Corps
Fort Kamehameha
Philippines status bars Filipino from Columbia Institute grants
Comptroller W. W. Warwick ruled that the Philippines is an insular possession and not a U S state or territory. Native Filipinos are not U S citizens under federal law, thus ineligible for one of 100 scholarships at the Columbia Institute for the Deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Institute For the Deaf
Convicted Consuls Remove German Officials in San Francisco
Count von Bernstorff informed the State Department that Franz Bopp and F H von Schack, the San Francisco consul general and vice consul, were relieved after their conviction for attempting to destroy munitions bound for the Entente. Dr Erich Zuepffel, Seattle consul general, ordered to San Francisco to replace Bopp temporarily. Action pending appeal. no cancellation of exequatur planned until appeal ruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Franz Bopp
F. H. von Schack
San Francisco
United States
Erich Zuepffel
Seattle
Bopp
von Schack
United States District Court
Admiral Dewey Improves After Illness
Admiral George Dewey, confined to his home yesterday by illness, was reported to be much better last night and showing signs of improvement. His illness yesterday prevented attendance at a meeting or the general board of the navy, which he presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
John van &Chinck, Jr
Board of Education
van Sehaickssid
van Schalek
Congress
George Dewey
General Board of the Navy
Washington Jockey Club Annual Meeting Notice
Stockholders of the Washington Jockey Club of District of Columbia will hold their annual meeting at the Hibbs Building in Washington on Tuesday February 13 1917 at 3 p.m. H J Pelz secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jockey Club of
District of Columbia
Hibbs
Washington
TD. C
H. J. Pelz
Big overcoat sale at Friedlander’s
Friedlander Brothers at 428 Ninth Street Northwest announce a three-tier overcoat sale from the Strausa Manufacturing Co. Prices are 10.00, 12.50 and 15.00 with 261, 123, and 411 coats respectively in various styles and fabrics. Exceptional value on form-fitting and traditional coats with options like astrakhan collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedlander Brothers
Ninth Street
Northwest
Strausa Manufacturing Co
South Howard Street
Baltimore
Meltons
Alcalors
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Flay
Niske
Bearcel FP
Wissepani Taeut
Woo Robertson
North Talatid Aviation Platforn
San Diegzo
International Boundary
Laguna Salada
Califor
Saltan Sea
Sugeap Mare
Longiine Sa'ada
Mevican
Steinway
World of Music
Raoda
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Army of Women
Brown
Department of Justice
Bureau
Heira
Ciiea
William T. Gallther
Excise Board
Wiseacres
Adam
Eve
Philippine Island
S. E. Kramer
Consul Williams
Unity
Bar Association
Army and Navy
Union
Camp Wilson
Dr. van Schaick
Breckinridge Long
National League of Government Employes
Man
Teodoro BR. Yangko
Torreon
Tule Herrera
Carranza
Herrera
Murgula
King
Villista
Juarez
Juarez Race Track
Apecial
Bell
Juarez Jockey Club
Funston
Institute
Admiral Dewey
Aness
General Navy Board
Pete
Minnesota
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Friedlander
Strauss
Acme
Togwery Club
Toggery Club, Inc
Equitable Bldg
Fourteenth St. N. W
Rochdale Cooperative Society
Sociary
Southern Building
Marick
Paul FP Grove
Womentate Glass Insurance Company
City of Washington
Philip F Larner
Nash
Geo. B. Williams
United States National Museum
Washington Gallery
American Security and Trust Company
Co. J. Bell
James F. Hood
District Titles Company
Fitre
Alfrid H Lawson
L Glaser
Main
Washington Post Company
Bennasivanin Avenue
Dia
M. Edward B
N. Arthur DL. Marks
Secreeamurer
Tary
Society For Savings and Loans
Wankington
Waerheien
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